We hope everyone had a Happy Christmas and a Safe and Enjoyable start to the New Year.

We have some great activities planned for this year and hope you enjoy being part of it as we continue to improve the lives of all our children living at the Jodie O’Shea home here in Bali .

GIVING JOY TO OTHERS

On December 15^th, Jodie O’Shea children opened their home to 25 children from underprivileged families here in Bali .

The very talented ‘choir’ and musicians gave everyone a wonderful evening of Christmas entertainment.

Our little visitors left after a fabulous dinner and laden with presents to bring a little joy into their lives.

Thank you to our overseas visitors who participated in this special evening.

Pak Fredie brought added fun to the evening and entertained the children with his magic so big thanks to you!

(Top Photo: Jodie O’Shea Choir; Bottom Photos: ‘Fun times’)

  CHRISTMAS EVE

The children spent Christmas Eve at Desa Seni.

Thanks to Howard and Tom for again sharing this special evening with our children.

As always, there was yummy food, joyous singing and much fun had swimming in the pool.

The Desa Seni is a gorgeous eco friendly village resort and we are very fortunate to have the support each year for the children from the wonderful people there.

(Photo:  Desa Seni Village Resort)

CHRISTMAS DAY

On Christmas Day our children were blessed to have presents and their all-time favourite food….oh yes…

’ KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN!!’

It is only once a year and it is always their special request.

Thank you to those who made their day so special.

(Photo:  Happy Children on Christmas Day with presents and Kentucky !)

Christmas day was as busy as always and on the evening of the 25^th, the children were welcomed at the fabulous Hotel Tugu.

Our children had a wonderful feast at "Waroeng Tugu" & then entertained us all once more with their Christmas Carols & magical "Heal the World"

Thanks to all at Hotel Tugu for making this such a special evening for our children

(Photo: Choir at Hotel Tugu) 

CHRISTMAS ARRIVAL

Christmas brought us the greatest gift in little Reiner. Another sad

story...his parents had divorced and left their children behind. Our dear

friend Ibu Dorcas was looking after him but she has been too sick and

asked for our help. We now have 3 little three year olds!

(Photo: Little Reiner)

VOLUNTEERS

Thank you to Faye for spending the few weeks over Christmas with us all.

We hope you enjoyed the time with us and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Take Care

(Faye enjoying Christmas dinner with the children at Hotel Tugu)

VISITORS

On January 2^nd, we were visited again by our lovely friend Wendy Gray and her students from

  BURWOOD GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL .

 Thank you all for bring SO much fun & laughter into our home and for all the lovely Christmas gifts you brought for the children.

We hope you all enjoyed your visit as much as we did. See you next time!

(Photo: gift giving from Burwood girls)

ENGLISH CLASSES

Twice a week, Ginny comes to our home and teaches the children English. 

These classes are so important for the children and we thank Ginny sincerely for the help.

We are extremely grateful to all our helpers for enriching the lives and education of the children at Jodie O’Shea.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARIES

Aries is the special person who manages the Jodie O’Shea Home on a daily basis.

We are very blessed to have Aries with us and hope she had a great birthday this month!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

 

Lots of love

 

Alison & Yanto

xxx

"May we continue to bring light into the lives of our children"